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City went onto to win the game 2-0, but the long-time supporter said the match was marred by the comments many were making.

The fan, who asked not to be named, said: “I’ve been a season ticket holder since I was eight and I’ve heard lots of things being shouted in that time, but nothing quite like this for a long time.

“It was a nice-ish atmosphere until about 20 minutes before the end when I heard people suddenly start shouting homophobic comments towards the linesmen and the visiting fans.

“It’s so disappointing that people seem to think it’s ok to say that kind of thing in this day and age. The comments were pretty disgusting.”

The fan said he eventually highlighted the issue to club stewards, who spoke to a number of supporters and ejected one man for his comments.

The fan added: “I think the club dealt with it really well and I’m glad they did because it shouldn’t be allowed to go on. It’s especially disappointing that in a multi-cultural place like Leicester, this can happen.

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Another Leicester City fan said on Facebook: “Homophobic abuse at the football, in 2017: thoroughly depressing.”

A Brighton fan, who also did not want to be named, said: “We’ve encountered abuse over the years, but it’s all but gone from the game.

“However, a group of around 20 to 30 Leicester City fans close to Brighton supporters suddenly started chanting vicious homophobic abuse and making homophobic gestures.

“It was like something out of the 1970s, and this sort of bigoted, small minded behaviour needs to be stopped and those involved ejected from the ground.”

He added: “We have such good will for Leicester given what the club has achieved in the past few years, so for this to happen, is extremely disappointing.”

A Leicester City spokesman told the Mercury: “We are committed to creating a passionate, inclusive, welcoming environment at King Power Stadium, in which everyone is free to enjoy the matchday experience.

“While disappointed that such abuse took place during Saturday’s match, we are satisfied that our stewards reacted swiftly and appropriately, which led to the responsible minority being ejected from the stadium and reported to the police.”